The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre

Details

Name :

The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre

Address  :

499 Springvale Road

Town  :

Glen Waverley

State  :

Victoria

Country  :

AUSTRALIA

Post Code:

3150

Phone  :

03 9566 2777

Fax  :

03 9562 0832

Web URL  :


Description

The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre
At The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre we have more than 30 years of experience particularly in the area of trauma We aim to create a relaxed healing environment where patients and visitors can feel at home We have achieved a welldeserved reputation for expertly managing the simple to the most complex of cases

The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre is a 82bed rehabilitation facility that offers a wide range of inpatient and extensive outpatient services Our specialties include multitrauma orthopaedics stroke cardiac acquired brain injury respiratory pain management rehabilitation Recently refurbished our centre is set in landscaped gardens with areas for sitting talking and reading Single or shared rooms are available

About The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre
We expect all our staff to provide the highest standards of care for our patients and this means getting the fundamentals right too From the moment they enter our hospital all patients are treated with dignity and respect as well as receiving the best possible care All requests are paramount and we will endeavour to comply with your needs

Our equipment and facilities are at the forefront of rehabilitation technology and practice These include a fully equipped gymnasium hydrotherapy pool sports hall carpentry and metal trade workshops and consulting suites for health professionals and occupational treatment areas

The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre is an accredited member of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards ACHS who work with us in establishing standards and procedures which underpin our primary goal to provide the best quality of service and care


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